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[mirocu]

Didn't plan for it but Lothran and his Spriggan just raided Silver Tooth Cave out east towards the shrine to Azura. This cave is a bit of a bother because of its size and the sheer number of goblin shamans, but it's done now.

Night is falling and plans are to camp out at the shrine which isn't too far away.

[Acadian]

Lothran changing his routine? What is Nirn coming to?!?

[mirocu]

Lothran changing his routine? What is Nirn coming to?!?

Not sure what you mean. Raiding Silver Tooth has always been on his winter routine

[mirocu]

Early this morning Lothran left Bruma, packed up his gear and headed outside the gates. On his way east he found that the Forester that arrived here years ago had strayed a bit too far from his usual position so Lothran helped him find his way back to that bend in the road that he's supposed to patrol.

The elf was last seen entering through a big, heavy wooden door leading deep into the mountains. With the door closed shut behind him, it was now time to employ some chameleon jewelry and make himself as unnoticeable as possible.


Serpent's Trail awaits

[Acadian]

I look forward to hearing this year's ogre teeth count.

[mirocu]

I bet you can't wait


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Lothran has now sneaked through Serpent's Trail and emerged in the legendary Pale Pass. We'd barely started the cave crawl however when we noticed that the ceiling trap that's there had been triggered, but stepping on the plate still produced the activation sound; that was our first clue something was amiss.

When we got to the skeleton of the messenger it was clear something was wrong; the arms and the head had separated and this was something we couldn't accept so we time traveled back to a point just outside and re-entered the cave system and yes; now all was as it should be. We didn't get some of the previous loot this time around which was a bummer, but apart from a diamond (neither flawed nor flawless) there wasn't much we missed out on.

So now after everything has been set straight, Lothran stands outside the doors on the other side overlooking the path dwindling down into the snowy valley in front of him.


Step one of the hunt begins.

[mirocu]

Lothran has now set up his tent high up Fort Pale Pass, safely tucked away beyond a chasm so that nothing can reach it.

Ogres were slain on the way to the fort and more have already been spotted but as late evening approached, Lothran decided to take it easy and just explore another part of the ruin just beside the main structure. As nothing of interest was found, the elf returned to his camp and eventually turned in for the night.



Big day tomorrow!

[Acadian]

Sounds like Lothran had a satisfying day!

[Renee]

Brrr... really cold up at Pale Pass; were those ogres happy to see Lothran? Did they finally figure it's probably best to vacate the area since it's that time of year, again? Ah, I see, they did not. Hence they've all fallen victims to the same platinum-haired elf who shows up every year from the south once again.

I'm giving up on getting Oblivion Reloaded working on my new Xbox. I mean it works fine, problem is we can't mod the game yet, and there's no way to remove either the crosshair or the compass from the game; Bethesda and/or Microsoft don't allow OR modding on consoles yet, if they ever will. Turns out, I really wanted those parts of the HUD gone..... I can't game with them on, they're too intrusive.

So we'll need to wait until I get new drives in my gaming computer before I start playing OR.

This post has been edited by Renee: Dec 21 2025, 11:31 PM

[mirocu]

Brrr... really cold up at Pale Pass; were those ogres happy to see Lothran? Did they finally figure it's probably best to vacate the area since it's that time of year, again? Ah, I see, they did not. Hence they've all fallen victims to the same platinum-haired elf who shows up every year from the south once again.

Ogres. Ogres never learn.

Oh, wait! Wrong franchise....

I'm giving up on getting Oblivion Reloaded working on my new Xbox. I mean it works fine, problem is we can't mod the game yet, and there's no way to remove either the crosshair or the compass from the game; Bethesda and/or Microsoft don't allow OR modding on consoles yet, if they ever will. Turns out, I really wanted those parts of the HUD gone..... I can't game with them on, they're too intrusive.

So we'll need to wait until I get new drives in my gaming computer before I start playing OR.

I cannot see the appeal of Remastered. In OG OB the NPCs all have more of a personality looks-wise. And from what I can see the colors are generally more vibrant and alive. I'd say just stick with the original and enjoy what you've built up for so long

[Renee]

I understand about their faces, but honestly, OR is not just shiny retextures. I have seen some New Content already. There are little critters running around the floor of the tutorial dungeon; mice or maybe bugs. It's a very small thing, which only adds to the atmosphere of course, and which is evidence that Beth and Virtuous (the Chinese developers who co-constructed Remastered) didn't just make the game "prettier". There are new ideas present, and I want to see them! Damn compass.... and why the hell didn't the devs allow us to remove the crosshair???? Even on the 360 we can do this!

I'd say just stick with the original and enjoy what you've built up for so long

I would love to, but it's gonna be a while. I need to get a new drive in my computer; which I'll do myself, as to save money. Then I'll need to build Oblivion, Morrowind, all my old games up on scratch. I did the exact same thing last year and it took four months to get back what I had from 2014 until 2024.

I can always play the original game on the 360, but since I do have the latest console why not play some later games on it? That's my attitude; I know... sacrilege, but hey. I don't have the same mindset I did ten years ago; I could probably return to Kahreem, whose game is still on the 360 and never got transferred to PC, but gaming with Newer ideas won't be possible. Plus I'm not really craving to return to Kahreem right now--- it's like his story's DONE, you know?

Sorry for off-topic. Next time I participate in this thread will probably in April or May; hopefully I'll write up Joan of Arkay or RG3 or my skooma dealer instead of ranting as I am now.

[mirocu]

Lothran has now completed a full sweep of the Pale Pass area, but upon returning to the fort he spotted yet another Pale Pass Ogre Cave Boss, further proving that one always has to be vigilant in ogre country.

We do expect the area to be clear now, counting the teeth, but another round will be conducted shortly to look for another possible stray.

[Acadian]

Sounds like a good hunt. Well, for Lothran. . . not so much for the ogres.

[mirocu]

Sounds like a good hunt. Well, for Lothran. . . not so much for the ogres.

If they could I think they would agree: 17 teeth in total --->


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Lothran is now sitting at the Jerall View. The Pale Pass Ogre Cave Boss Hunt for 2025 has officially concluded.

This post has been edited by mirocu: Dec 28 2025, 10:17 AM

[mirocu]

As another year is coming to an end, Lothran has donned his guard uniform and is now patrolling the streets of Bruma. He currently stands at the brazier to the right of Jerall View, warming up a bit before continuing with his rounds.

[Acadian]

Ahah, I was wondering how his guard duties were going up there this winter.

[mirocu]

Yes; Lothran guarded Bruma into the new year at the North gate as usual. He also made one patrol around town before returning to the gate where he stands at this moment.

Coffee break soon!

[Acadian]

Brrr! Stay warm, elf!

[mirocu]

Said elf is now off duty and is sitting down at the dinner table by the fireplace in his home

[Acadian]

Sorry I can't remember - is Lothran still using torches in his fireplace in Bruma or did you get him a mod to fix things?